County

Nowata County, OK

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥9,246Population
💰$53,545Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$129,520Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.2%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 13.7%Race
White65.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.7%
Asian0.7%
Other13.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,406 (40.5%)
Some College799 (13.5%)
Associates1,010 (17%)
Bachelors663 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,020 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,545 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$129,519 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$804/mo
Total Housing Units4,377
Vacant Units676

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Nowata County, OK

Nowata County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,246 residents. With a median age of 41.94, it is a middle-aged county.

Nowata County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,544 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Nowata County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $129,519 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $804. Homeownership rates are high at 73.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Nowata County are majority White (65.22%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Nowata County, OK is a working-class area in Oklahoma. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Nowata County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
74027 Delaware 848 $42,344 $126,600 $697 4.2% 17.8%
74042 Lenapah 376 $47,250 $763 1.2% 20.4%
74048 Nowata 5,592 $51,346 $119,300 $753 6.4% 29.2%
74072 S Coffeyville 1,657 $64,531 $142,000 $891 3.1% 33.5%
74083 Wann 773 $61,250 $179,900 $1,125 5.1% 27.0%